Chapman v. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad

Mr. Presiding Justice Dady

delivered the opinion of the court.

This suit was brought by plaintiff appellant as administrator of the estate of John E. Chapman, deceased, to recover damages allegedly resulting from the death of John E. Chapman, on August 28, 1945, caused by a freight train of defendant colliding with an automobile driven by George Luers, in which automobile Chapman was then riding as a guest or passenger.

The verdict of a jury found defendant not guilty. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial was denied and judgment for defendant was entered on such verdict. Plaintiff appeals from…